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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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